NEW YORK CITY — Flip flops aren't the only solution for men who want to set their feet free in the summer.
Styles for men's sandals have expanded in recent years, with tons of different materials and shapes to choose from. You can jump on the athleisure trend with a pair of functional Tevas or go for a sophisticated look with leather.
Here's six mandals to consider this summer:
Thor Sandal from Jutta Neumann from online or 355 E. 4th Street in the East Village
$365
Every piece from Jutta Neumann is handmade in her East Village workshop. Sandals (as well as bags and belts) can all be custom made in your preferred size and color.
Leather-Slip on Sandal from Oak at 28 Bond St. in NoHo
Price: $225
No buckles or Velcro: this sandal takes minimal effort to match because of its minimalistic design. Oak is a New York City-based brand that stocks clothing, shoes, bags and other accessories for men and women.
Keen Clearwater CNX from Paragon Sport at 867 Broadway in Union Square
Price: $84.96
Don’t mess with someone in this sandal. They mean business. This Keen sandal is designed to give you “a natural connection” wherever you walk. There’s bungee lace to adjust fit and flexible materials all over so that the shoes operates like a second skin.
Teva Original Universal Sandal from Teva.com and numerous stores around the city
Price: $40
The footwear that's been a favorite of European backpackers for decades is now cool. The original Teva sandal is designed to be comfortable on dry land and in water. It comes in a range of colors and patterns.
Canyon Bison from Moo Shoes at 78 Orchard St. on the Lower East Side
Price: $79.95
This sandal is made from “vegan” leather and is water friendly. Its five-strap design will work well with your linen pants for a smart casual dress code
Da’Vinci Sandal from Da’Vinci Shoes at 37 W. 8th Street in Greenwich Village
Price: $229
This dress sandal is black but with a little spice: a few pieces of brightly-colored snake skin leather. The design is special to Da’Vinci and the shoe is made in Italy.